The first week of the new year 2026 is packed with a variety of entertainment options. Several new movies and series are set to be released in theatres and on OTT platforms.
The first week of the new year 2026 will see a lot of releases in theatres and on OTT platforms. Several web series and movies are also having direct-to-OTT releases. In short, the first week of the year is bringing an entertainment bonanza. So, let’s find out which movies are releasing in theatres and on OTT platforms in the first week of January 2026?
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Ikkis (Theatre)
A major Hindi movie, ‘Ikkis,’ is releasing from Bollywood in the first week of January. This movie is hitting theatres on January 1, 2026. The war drama stars Agastya Nanda, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Dharmendra in lead roles. This is the last movie of the late Bollywood superstar Dharmendra to be released posthumously.
OTT Releases in the First Week of new year 2026
Haq
Several new movies and series will be making a splash on OTT platforms in the first week of January. Among them is Haq, a courtroom drama starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. Inspired by the 1985 Shah Bano case, Haq revolves around themes of equality and rights. It tells the story of a Muslim woman who is divorced by her husband under Sharia law, after which he refuses to provide her with alimony. The Muslim woman then takes him to court to fight against the system and demand her rightful maintenance. This movie will be released on Netflix on January 2nd.
Kumki 2
Kunki 2 is the story of the deep bond between Bhoomi and her elephant, Neela. After Bhoomi’s mother secretly sells the elephant when Bhoomi is a child, the grown-up Bhoomi embarks on a mission to find her companion. She eventually discovers that Neela has been sold to a corrupt politician for a sacrificial ritual, forcing Bhoomi to confront a ruthless hunter (Arjun Das) to save the animal’s life. This Tamil movie will be available to stream on Prime Video from January 3rd.
Beauty
Beauty is a Telugu romantic thriller in which a college student named Alekhya (Neelakshi Patra) elopes with her boyfriend Arjun (Ankit Koyya) after a heated argument with her parents. Her cab driver father, Narayan (VK Naresh), sets out to find her in Hyderabad, and the story transforms into a mysterious and suspenseful tale. The movie features emotional family drama along with shocking twists. It is available to stream on the OTT platform ZEE5 from January 2nd.
LBW: Love Beyond Wickets
Based on the backdrop of grassroots cricket, LBW: Love Beyond Wickets tells the story of Rangan (Vikrant), a once-promising player whose career never reached its full potential. Now a coach, he is tasked with training a team of disparate and rebellious players at the struggling Muthu Nagar Cricket Academy. The series explores Rangan’s personal struggle for self-respect, as well as the emotional struggles of his players.
Love From 9 to 5
Kicks off the new year 2026 with spreadsheets, romance, and HR headaches in ‘Love From 9 to 5’ (Amor de Oficina), a Mexican workplace romantic comedy. Executive assistant Graciela (Ana González Bello) and her boss’s dashing son Mateo (Diego Klein) discover that the stranger with whom they shared a memorable night is their new office competitor. They find themselves vying for the CEO position at a major underwear company, and along the way, petty schemes, boardroom politics, and undeniable chemistry create plenty of conflict between them. You can enjoy it on Netflix starting January 1st.
My Korean Boyfriend
Five Brazilian women in long-distance relationships with Korean men finally try to make their K-drama dreams come true in ‘My Korean Boyfriend’. Filmed over 22 days in Seoul, this documentary series tells the story of each couple at different stages of their relationship. It will be available on Netflix starting January 1st.
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale
The ongoing battle for Hawkins reaches its peak in a more than two-hour-long finale, where in the final chapter, Eleven, Will, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and everyone else unite for a final confrontation with Vecna, as the terrifying truth about the Upside Down is revealed. The Stranger Things Season 5 finale will be available to stream on Netflix on January 1st.
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